Canadian Mountain Place Names

The Rockies and Columbia Mountains

The towering peaks of the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains rival the
European Alps in fame. When travelling or climbing, hiking or skiing in these
areas, have you ever wondered where the names of the peaks, rivers and lakes
came from, or who named them and why? In Canadian Mountain Place Names, the
authors have used their scope of knowledge and expertise, along with many
outside sources, to compile an entertaining and informative treatise on the
toponymy of this increasingly popular alpine region.

Originally published as Place Names of the Canadian Alps, this new edition is
completely revised and updated. Illustrated with Glen Boles› and Roger
Laurilla’s stunning photographs, as well as Boles› intricate line drawings,
this book is a must-have not only for avid mountaineers, skiers and hikers,
but also for locals and visitors with an interest in these regions. For the
authors, this book has been a labour of love: for the mountains, as well as
for all those who care about the mountains and are curious about the names
bestowed on the geographic features surrounding them.